3% Nital

general purpose

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Composition

3% Nitric Acid in Ethanol

3%

Method

immersion

Time

10s

Basic Information

Category:General Purpose
Composition:3% Nitric Acid in Ethanol
Concentration:3%
Reveals:Grain boundaries, ferrite, pearlite, bainite
Typical Results:Similar to 2% Nital but more aggressive. Better for harder steels and bainitic structures.
Color Effects:Pearlite darkens more, ferrite remains light

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